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Omaha, Neb - Facing elimination, Florida State will put the ball in the hand of the youngest starting pitcher on the staff.

Freshman lefty Drew Parrish (6-3, 4.40) will start the Seminoles' elimination game against Cal State Fullerton at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

His season ERA may be a little high, but he's been close to lights out over his last four appearances.

He's thrown 21 innings while giving up just two earned runs and eight hits while striking out 29.

“The guy came in as a freshman… but when he gets on that mound he’s got all the confidence in the world," FSU senior Quincy Nieporte said.

"He looks like a veteran. The confidence that he has and the composure that he has, he’s like a young Tyler Holton in the making.

"FSU nation and the Seminoles should be really excited for what’s to come with that kid. Every start he has he impresses us because the stage keeps getting bigger and bigger and it doesn’t change anything.”

Nieporte wasn't the only person to make the Holton comparison for Parrish.

“Drew Parrish is a guy that follows in the mold of a guy that he’s watched all year," FSU coach Mike Martin said.

"Of course I’m talking about Tyler Holton. Drew Parrish is under control. His emotions are intact. He doesn’t get out of himself.”